Portable 12V LED lights
Submitted by timboon on Thu, 2011-07-21 05:03
FW Crew ,
Does anybody know of a really good quality portable 12V LED lighting system that could be used for the likes of Mountain Biking or clamping to a Rifle Barrel etc. Would have to put out some good light and be quite long lasting, I`ve been told the "AY UP" system is good quality but thought i`d get some opinions here as there`s a wealth of knowledge out there.
Cheers Timboon...
fishy fingers
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Try a bike shop!
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Chatty
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Cree LED light
Hi Timboon
I purchased a Cree LED torch from ebay, fantastic unit has variable focus so it can flood light the area dirctly in front or have a spot light that can brightly iluminate a building 200m away. It is only powered by one AA battery and for only around $14.00 I thought it was great value.
They also have other torches that may suit your needs
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Adjustable-Focus-CREE-Q5-LED-300Lumen-Flashlight-Torch-/170655755485?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Camping_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item27bbe02cdd#h
Dicey
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Whats your maximum budget,
Whats your maximum budget, ebay has those magicshine bike lights 1400 lumen(over exaggerated rating) that should last about 3hrs with the battery pack from memory cost under $150, you wont find a led light in Aus that is crazy bright compared to HID still in the ancient 3w leds.
p.s Candlepowerforums is where i usually go to get reviews and ask advice.
timboon
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Thanks for the info, as far
Thanks for the info, as far as the budget the "AY UP" lights that I've already mentioned aren't cheap so I guess as long as it is as versatile as those for no more $$ then i'd consider??
bulla
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j car electronics
good range or lights,switches,batteries and any other gear to wire up lights etc
Stop complaining and get on with it !!
roddo
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the ay up is pretty hard to
the ay up is pretty hard to beat mate its light and compact and has a pretty good battery life. i worked in a bike shop for 7 yrs untill recent and we couldnt find anything to come close to it for same sort of money.
cheers
Rod
Vinesh87
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I have a Magicshine on the dh
I have a Magicshine on the dh bike and i love it ! I had the dual 10w Niteriders but magicshine is way better and especially for the price. For diving i have a Light-for-me which is even better most run on 12v but cost upwards of $500 and dunno about heating issues above water. Id go a cheap Magicshine.
Vinnie
timboon
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Thanks guys
I'd imagine Vinnie if your using the Magicshine for DH then it must be worthy!! I can see benefits of both the AY UP and the magicshine. I`ll keep doing some research there's always a pro vs con with any purchse though hey!!
Timboon.....
Vinesh87
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I just looked at the AY UP
I just looked at the AY UP they do look pretty sweet. And Dh at night is more like mild cross country for me so dont base it on dh.